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Just what I needed. PERFECT. Thank you very much to the Ichiban team. Excellent service. Fantastic web site. John O Conner York (West Yorkshire)Find out more

Hirota is the up and coming top Japanese karate brand. A family owned and run business, Hirota works only with the finest quality materials. Every suit (dogi or gi) is made by hand, including the stitching of labels and individual embroidery. The attention to detail is truly remarkable. Hirota is the current brand for the JKA national team in Japan and many Top Masters throughout the world.

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Q: If I only need the Jacked. Do I have to buy the trousers as well?

A: No. There are many reasons for selling the suit separately. Not only to allow the customer to buy mixed size karate suit. Also to allow him/her to buy the Jacket or trousers only. Ichiban has heard from many customers who forgot the trouser or the jacket in the changing room.

Q: Is there any difference, in terms of design or material, from the ready made karate suit?

A: No. It is exactly the same. The difference is that the suit is sold separately.

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Ready Made Jackets

from £70.00

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FREE delivery anywhere in the UK

Need to mix and match sizes of a fantastic quality Hirota karate suit?
Why look any further? Buy your jacket at Ichiban.

Excellent design. Officially imported by Ichiban International.

• Hand made in Japan for you.
• Made with careful attention to details.
• Embroidered upon request, in the traditional way in Japan, with your name in English or Japanese.

• Designed by Ichiban with the help of top instructors:
• Roomier throughout to allow freedom of movement while practising the art;
• Reinforced collar;
• Instant improvement to your techniques due to not feeling restricted;
• Examples: Pull back your hand to punch without restrictions;
• The same for your blocks and general body movements;
• Looks very elegant.

• These jackets usually last many years before they need to be replaced.
• This is providing that you follow the washing guidelines and instructions.
• Save you money in the long run.
• Machine washable.

• We have tried to keep the prices down as much as possible and give a quick service.
• The postage also includes insurance for loss/damage.

• Ichiban International will notify you when your parcel is despatched so that you know when to expect it.

• Please notify us immediately if it does not arrive at your address at the expected time (allowing few extra days).

• With delivery times stated above as quoted by the shipping company. We cannot guarantee to be exact.
• Orders will be despatched on the same day, from stock, if received before 2pm Monday-Thursday, to arrive the next working day (*8-6pm).
• Orders placed after 2pm Thursday will arrive on the following Monday.
• Orders placed after 2pm Friday & over the weekend will arrive the following Tuesday.
• Please note that weekends and Bank Holidays are not classed as working days.

Full refund is given if the product is returned within 14 days. This is providing that the goods are as new, unused and unwashed and in their original packaging.

The customer is responsible for postage costs including insurance to and from Ichiban International.

SELECT A MATERIAL Advice on materials

Advice on materials

Note 1
The medium, black medium, heavy and very heavy are 100% high quality cotton.
Hirota carefully selects the best part of the cotton to hand make Ichiban suit's jacket.

Note 2
The Pinack material is a newly developed material specifically designed by Hirota.
With their expertise they have decided how many vertical and horizontal threads to use in order to create this new material.
For more info, please see the third option under "About Ichiban".

Note 3
Both the Cotton and the Pinack materials give an excellent comfortable feel on your skin.

Each one of these jackets can be worn for all the events: karate basics, kata and kumite.
Which one is your favourite is just a personal preference.
The choice is yours!

Medium (£70.00) Black Medium (£70.00) Heavy (£86.00) Pinack (£94.00)

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SELECT A SIZE Advice on sizing

Advice on sizing

Ichiban International size chart FOR READY MADE KARATE JACKETS

Assuming you order the correct size the arm sleeve length will fall one third up between the wrist and the elbow. If you like wearing a longer sleeve Ichiban recommend you order a part made to measure jacket (giving exact dimensions of sleeves).
The sizes go according to the person’s height. Every person comes in different shapes and sizes, therefore Ichiban has created the above chart to assist you in choosing the correct size. Please note that this is only a guideline.
Diamensions may vary slightly from one batch to another. Please e-mail Ichiban if you need further assistance.

The sizes are based on your height in centimeters. Price will vary depending on your height. Make a selection to view the price and availability.

Please select a material to view the size options

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Sorry, this size is out of stock, for the quantity you have selected. Delivery will be from our Japan warehouse and will take between 4-8 weeks. To place your order please use the Made to Measure checkout. Click Here

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WHY ICHIBAN

At Ichiban (meaning "the best" or "number one") we like to live up to our name. That goes for our karate suits, accessories and service. We stock only the finest quality of materials, hand made with great attention to detail. Ichiban founder (Elena Floris) is a serious karate practitioner. You can be confident that any product displayed on this website has been tested by a trained eye.

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